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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.50, 1,606.16 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.50, 1,606.16 and 378 is: 566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.50 : 1,606.16 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.50/1,606.16 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.50x = 1,606.16 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.50x = 607,129.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,129.43/1,071.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.62

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